East Davidson High School canceled the remainder of its varsity soccer season after a widely circulated social media video showed members of the team on a bus. In the clip, a person said to “make noise if you hate [racial slur],” and many people on the bus then made sounds, WBTV reported.
Investigation and Cancellation at East Davidson High School
The decision to terminate the athletic schedule arrived following a thorough review by school administrators. East Davidson High School confirmed on Wednesday, Oct. 28, that the cancellation of the season stemmed from a rigorous internal evaluation of the footage.
The viral recording captures individuals on a team bus responding to a prompt instructing passengers to make noise if they harbor hatred for a specific racial slur. Multiple individuals on the bus are heard vocalizing responses in the clip.
School leadership characterized the conduct as entirely inconsistent with institutional values. In an official statement, representatives noted that the behavior fails to reflect the standards upheld at East Davidson High School.
| Metric | Team Record | Key Date |
|---|---|---|
| Varsity Season Summary | 17-4 | Oct. 26 |
| Forfeit & Final Game | Recorded final regular-season match | Oct. 26 |
| Investigation Confirmation | Season officially canceled | Oct. 28 |
Athletic Impact and Upcoming State Playoffs
The cancellation terminates the athletic campaign. East Davidson held a 17-4 record.
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The team previously absorbed a forfeit on Monday, Oct. 26, coinciding with the surfacing of the video. That match marked the school’s final regular-season game of the year.
The 3A state varsity soccer playoffs are scheduled to commence on Nov. 2, proceeding without participation from the Thomasville-based institution.
East Davidson High School is located in Thomasville, situated approximately 30 minutes south of Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
References
- WBTV reporting on East Davidson High School soccer season cancellation.
